Comments on: American Idol's Mandisa Loses Weight

By: D'Ebrar Chapman

D'Ebrar Chapman — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:46:35 +0000

I think we give way to much power to what everyone else is doing. Why does it matter, will her weight loss or gain change my life? What would happen in our country if for 1 week everyone minded their own business? Doing what’s best for ourselves and not imposing our views or opinions on anyone. Taking a very close look at our own challenges, and doing whatever it takes to face them and improve. I for one am very proud of Mandisa and I pray that she will be the woman she wants to be inside and out.

By: Earl

Earl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:35:56 +0000

I think its TERRIBLE that you have to be a size 0 to have a career in the music business. Or to say “NOW I”M HAPPY” now that your a size 8. You can’t be happy at a size 18???

By: meld

meld — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:17:41 +0000

WAY TO GO for the weight loss. It is hard work and I know you are feeling good!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:41:37 +0000

I think it is a mistake to glamorize plus-sized lifestyle since it has been proven that people who are overweight usually die early unless they undergo strict diet regimen. Just look at John Candy, Chris Farley, Nell Carter, etc., these folks died early because of whatever the diseases or illnesses obesity has contributed to the human bodies. I don’t know why some people would think being obese is a cool thing?!!! It really doesn’t do anyone any good for being such!

By: Terry, Jr.

Terry, Jr. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:33:49 +0000

Oh, to repeat, I liked Kimberley Locke better with the extra pounds, but if she’s happy, so am I.

By: Terry, Jr.

Terry, Jr. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:32:46 +0000

To be honest, I think she looks great both ways!!! But her weight loss only makes me respect her more. Just like when Season 2′s Kimberley Locke lost weight, because I’d rather that she’s healthy than not well. But I never looked at her as fat!! Kimberley was nowhere near as big as Mandisa was. Point blank, both ladies look great with or without the extra cushion!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:49:11 +0000

Way to go, Mandisa! Keep up the good work! You will gain more fans by being leaner figurewise.

By: Übergrössen Mode

Übergrössen Mode — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:27:45 +0000

good for Mandisa to lose weight ;)

By: ÃœbergrÃ¶ssen Mode

ÃœbergrÃ¶ssen Mode — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:27:45 +0000

good for Mandisa to lose weight ;)

By: M

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:23:13 +0000

In response to CassandraSays, my understanding is that there’s higher prevalence in general of eating disorders (anorexia and binge eating) in people who were sexually abused.
I think some of why they’re “suddenly” finding a relationship between abuse and “obesity” is that anorexia and bulimia seem to not be such hot topics right now while obesity is.

(Or based on public opinion, the good eating disorders where the person loses weight vs. the bad eating disorder where the person gains weight.)